{"id":22758,"date":"2026-10-12T14:46:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T13:46:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/?p=22758"},"modified":"2026-10-22T15:00:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T14:00:01","slug":"francophone-african-states-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/francophone-african-states-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"Francophone African States strengthen engagement in maritime decarbonization efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22759\" src=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/maritimafrica.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Francophone-African-States-strengthen-engagement-in-maritime-decarbonization-efforts_medium-720x540.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">French-speaking African countries gathered this week to discuss a sustainable and inclusive maritime energy transition during a three-day sub-regional workshop held in Abidjan, C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire (6-8 October).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Organized by IMO in collaboration with the Government of C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire and the office of the IMO Regional Coordinator for West and Central Africa (Francophone), the workshop brought together 80 participants from 18 countries to strengthen understanding of MARPOL Annex VI and ongoing IMO efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">The event provided a platform for participants to examine the challenges and opportunities of maritime decarbonization, while enhancing their ability to engage in IMO discussions on regulatory measures and their implementation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h4><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Towards a just transition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Discussions were guided by the Mombasa Roadmap for maritime decarbonization and just transition in Africa, developed during a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imo.org\/en\/about\/events\/pages\/workshop-on-2023-imo-ghg-strategy-and-green-shipping-transition-in-africa.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">Regional Workshop<\/span><\/span><\/a><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> (6-7 February 2025) in Mombasa, Kenya. The framework identifies actions across three priority areas: sustainable shipping governance, shipping and port infrastructure development, and skills development and job creation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;What we will remember in particular from this workshop is the common determination expressed throughout these three days: the determination to ensure that the voice of French-speaking African States is heard in international discussions and that the maritime sector&#8217;s energy transition is both ambitious and equitable, while also creating opportunities for the region,&#8221; said IMO Technical Officer Camille Bourgeon.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<p><span lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\">Participants explored investment needs in port infrastructure, alternative fuel supply chains, human capital and institutional capacities. 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Representatives from the International Transport Workers\u2019 Federation (ITF), the European Investment Bank (EIB), the Acad\u00e9mie R\u00e9gionale des Sciences et Techniques de la Mer (ARSTM), and Women in Maritime of West and Central Africa (WIMOWCA) C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire contributed perspectives on workforce, financing and regional cooperation challenges associated with a just transition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Source : IMO<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>French-speaking African countries gathered this week to discuss a 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